Turkey Chop
Last inspected: Jul 18, 2024
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Score
Going back to 2013, Turkey Chop has 17 inspections in the public record. On Jul 18, 2024, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.
Violation counts have ticked up lately, averaging around nine violations per visit versus roughly six violations earlier in the record.
The pattern that stands out is “approved thawing methods used”, which has been cited seven times.
That's lower than the typical Chicago restaurant, which scores around 81. The record is unremarkable in either direction.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Jul 18, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: VIOLATION #55 NON-COMPLAINCE FROM PREVIOUS REPORT #2575130, DATED 4/28/23. OBSERVED UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL UNUSED, UNNECSSARY EQUIPMENT AND ARTICLES TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED. VIOLATION #57 NON-COMPLIANCE FROM PREVIOUS REPORT #2575130, DATED 4/28/23. OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES MUST COMPLETE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED MANAGER AT THE START TIME OF THE INSPECTION, AT 1:40PM WHILE TCS FOODS SUCH AS CHICKEN WERE PREPARED. CERTIFIED MANAGER MARISSA TERRY ARRIVED ON SITE AT APPROXIMATELY 2:22PM. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN EMPLOYEE HOLDING CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
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Approved thawing methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TURKEY LEGS THAWING IMPROPERLY AT ROOM TEMPERATURE IN PREP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO THAW FOOD PROPERLY UNDER COLD RUNNING WATER. COS.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER STAFF MEMBERS NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE/WEAR. COS.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE THE BACK DEEP FREEZER UNIT STORED IMPROPERLY INSIDE GROCERY BAGS. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE FOOD ITEMS INSIDE FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS OR FREEZER BAGS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MOP DRYING AND STORED IMPROPERLY NEAR THE FOOD PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DRY AND STORE MOP PROPERLY.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED VENT ON THE WALL ABOVE/NEAR THE HOLD HOLDING FOOD AREA WITH DRIPPING GREASY DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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May 3, 2023
Reinspection
9 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SEASONING OUT OF THE ORIGINAL CONTAINER WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE PRODUCT NAME. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOODS AND SPICES WITH COMMON NAME THAT ARE OUT OF THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEE NOT WEARING A HAIR RESTRAINT WHILE PREPARING FOOD. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT WHILE PREPARING FOOD.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CUTTING BOARD ON MAIN COOK LINE COVERED WITH DEEP GROOVES AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH, CLEANABLE SURFACES.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, COOLERS, FREEZERS, SHELVING UNITS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DEBRIS ON FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS IN UTILITY AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL UNUSED, UNNECSSARY EQUIPMENT AND ARTICLES TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES MUST COMPLETE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES HOLDING CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATES MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
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Apr 28, 2023
Routine
2 critical violations. 9 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HOT RUNNING WATER AT MEN EMPLOYEE BATHROOM HANDWASHING SINK. TEMPERATURE OF WATER WAS 75.5F AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER AT A MINIMUM TEMPERATURE OF 100F AT ALL HAND WASH SINKS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C)
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Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FRONT PREP COOLER NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE 75.6F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN COOLER AT 41F OR BELOW. PREP COOLER IS TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT BE USED UNTIL REINSPECTED BY CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH. PRIORITY 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CUTTING BOARD ON MAIN COOK LINE COVERED WITH DEEP GROOVES AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH, CLEANABLE SURFACES.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, COOLERS, FREEZERS, SHELVING UNITS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DEBRIS ON FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS IN UTILITY AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL UNUSED, UNNECSSARY EQUIPMENT AND ARTICLES TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES MUST COMPLETE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES HOLDING CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATES MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SEASONING OUT OF THE ORIGINAL CONTAINER WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE PRODUCT NAME. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOODS AND SPICES WITH COMMON NAME THAT ARE OUT OF THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEE NOT WEARING A HAIR RESTRAINT WHILE PREPARING FOOD. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT WHILE PREPARING FOOD.
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Dec 8, 2021
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DARK STAINED CUTTING BOARD INSIDE PREP AREA. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: PREMISES HAS NO ALLERGEN TRAINING. ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN ALLERGEN TRAINING.
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Dec 1, 2021
Routine
3 critical violations. 5 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Proper hot holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TCS FOOD (RICE) HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 127.0F. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD APPROXIMATELY 1 POUND OF FOOD AT A COST OF $5. PRIORITY. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TCS FOOD TOMATO AT TEMPERATURE OF 52.1F INSIDE PREP COOLER AND TURKEY INSIDE 3 DOOR COOLER AT 51.0F. ALL COLD HOLD FOODS MUST BE AT OR BELOW E41F AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY. 7-38-005. CITATION COMBINED WITH ABOVE.
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Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: PREP COOLER MAINTAINING IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 49.1F. INSTRUCTED TO USE 3 DOOR COOLER AND CONTACT FOR SERVICE AS SOON AS POSSIBLE. COOLER HAS BEEN TAGGED FOR RE-INSPECTION. PRIORITY. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TCS FOOD (RICE) INSIDE 3 DOOR COOLER WITHOUT DATE LABELS. ALL TCS FOODS THAT ARE COOKED, COOLED AND HELD MUST BE DATE MARKED NO MORE THAN 7 DAYS FROM PREP DATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: NO LOGBOOK WITH RECENT PEST CONTROL OR STATE LICENSE FOR AVAILABLE. MUST PROVIDE UPDATED LOGBOOK AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-020(C). NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: NO CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS FOR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE FROM REPORT DATED 03/18/2020 NOT CORRECTED: MUST PROVIDE LABELS ON ALL OF FOOD ITEMS IN FOOD GRADE CONTAINER TAKEN OUT OF ITS ORIGINAL PACKAGING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-42-090. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE FOR ALL FOOD AND EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICIES ON SITE FOR REVIEW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED. DOCUMENT PROVIDED.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DARK STAINED CUTTING BOARD INSIDE PREP AREA. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: PREMISES HAS NO ALLERGEN TRAINING. ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN ALLERGEN TRAINING.
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Mar 18, 2020
Routine
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE FOR ALL FOOD AND EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICIES ON SITE FOR REVIEW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED. DOCUMENT PROVIDED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURE POSTED ON SITE OR NECESSARY ITEMS OUTLINED IN POLICY AVAILABLE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMIT AND DIAARHEAL EVENTS THAT CAN OCCUR IN THE FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE LABELS ON ALL OF FOOD ITEMS IN FOOD GRADE CONTAINER TAKEN OUT OF ITS ORIGINAL PACKAGING.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING HOT WATER NOZZLE ON 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. HOT WATER IS AVAILABLE DURING THIS TIME. ALSO NOTED WOBBLY FAUCET NECK IN HAND-SINK IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE DUST AND GREASE ON VENTILATION FANS DIRECTLY ABOVE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.
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Jan 8, 2019
Routine
3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: *PREMISES HAS NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE NEW CODE OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVER NO HOT RUNNING WATER AT THE HAND SINK IN THE WOMENS WASHROOM FOR PROPER HAND WASHING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION #7-38-030(C).
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: *PREMISES HAS NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE NEW CODE OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-010.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: NOTED THE REACH IN COOLER DOOR NOT CLOSING PROPERLY. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: NOTED THE INTERIOR OF THE REACH IN FREEZER DIRTY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: NOTED THE FLOORS ALONG THE WALL AND FLOOR BASE DIRTY. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN TO REMOVE GREASE, SPILLS AND DEBRIS.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: NOTED THE FILTER ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIMENT DIRTY. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. ALSO DETAIL CLEAN ALL VENT COVER THROUGH OUT PREMISES TO REMOVE EXCESSIVE DUST.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: NOTED THE LIGHT SHIELDS IN THE KITCHEN IN POOR REPAIR. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. ALSO MUST CLEAN TO REMOVE DEGRIS AND GREASE.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: PREMISES HAS NO ALLERGEN TRAINGING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE NEW CODES OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW.
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Jul 13, 2017
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Source sound condition, no spoilage, foods properly labeled, shellfish tags in place
Inspector notes: All food shall be from sources approved by health authorities and safe for human consumption. Observed inside a reach in cooler in the dining area 15 gallon jugs of various flavors of sweet tea and 10 pint jugs offered for sell all manual capped. Also not properly labeled. All jugs of sweet tea was discarded. Total COST $500. CRITICAL CITATION 7-38-005(B)
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY STORE FOODS IN FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS INSIDE CHEST FREEZER IN THE REAR.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: NOTED PEELING PAINT IN THE PREP AREA ABOVE THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. NOTE DAMAGED CEILING IN THE SMALL STORAGE ROOM. ALSO MUST REPAIR.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE STOCK INSIDE THE REAR SMALL STORAGE ROOM 6" OFF THE FLOOR.
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Nov 10, 2016
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS IN THE PREP AREA,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DEFROST THE CHEST FREEZER IN THE PREP AREA,HAS A1CCUMLICATION OF ICE BUILD-UP,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN THE WALL NEAR THE STEAM TABLE IN PREP AREA,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A THERMOMETER INSIDE THE 3 DOOR REACH-IN COOLER AT PREP AREA,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE
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Mar 11, 2016
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: FOUND RAW CHICKEN INSIDE THE PREP COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 48.9F,TOTAL WEIGHT 20LBS,TOTAL COST $40.00,MANAGER DENATURED AND DESTRYED FOOD ITEMS DURING INSPECTION,CRITICAL VIOLATION,7-38-005(A)
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR DOOR AT THE ICE MACHINE,THE DOOR IS NEED TO REPAIR
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF THE REACH-IN COOLER OF FOOD DEBRIS,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE GREASE FROM FLOOOR NEAR THE COOKING STOVE AND BEHIND STOVE,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR LEAK INSIDE BASEMENT NEAR THE HOT WATER TANK,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE
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Sep 8, 2015
License
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUST ON THE VENTILATION FANS ON THE CEILINGS OF BOTH WASHROOMS; REMOVE DUST FROM VENTILATION FANS.
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Aug 21, 2015
Complaint
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL ALL COOKED FOOD IN THE COOLER.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN THE EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE, CLEAN PREP TABLES, INTERIORS OF REFRIGERATION UNITS, INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE ETC.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS NEED DETAIL CLEANING THROUGHOUT THE PREP AREA UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND ALL EQUIPMENT. ALSO CLEAN FLOOR IN BASEMENT AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN WALLS AROUND AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT IN KITCHEN. CLEAN ALL CEILING VENTS IN KITCHEN TO REMOVE DUST OBSERVED.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN ALL STORAGE SPACES; REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS TO AVOID CLUTTER.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: ALL FOOD HANDLERS IN FOOD PREP AREA MUST HAVE ON HAIR RESTAINTS AT ALL TIMES.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS THAT ARE NOT CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED ARE REQUIRED TO OBTAIN THE IDPH FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INFO ON THE IDPH WEBSITE.
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May 22, 2015
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: FOUND CEILING EXHAUST AT MAIN KITCHEN NOT CLEAN. MUST CLEAN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN AT MAIN KITCHEN AND BASEMENT. MUST SWEEP AND CLEAN.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: FOUND FOODHANDLERS AT PREMISES WITH NO FOODHANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MUST PROVIDE.
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Apr 18, 2014
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: FOOD NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER. MUST LABELED AND DATE ALL FOODS.
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Jul 18, 2013
License
No violations found.
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Feb 25, 2013
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Feb 19, 2013
License
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained
Inspector notes: THE EXPOSED HANDSINK IN THE KITCHEN FOOD PREP MUST BE ACCESSIBLE FOR THE USE OF PROPER HANDWASHING I.E.INSTALLED ICE MAKER IS BLOCKING SAID SINK.
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No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: THE FRONT MAIN DOOR AND REAR BASEMENT DOOR MUST BE RODENT PROOFED APPROXIMATELY 1/4" MODE OF PEST ENTRY.MUST INSECT/RODENT PROOF SAID DOORS ALL ACROSS THE BOTTOMS.ALSO THE PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK IS INCOMPLETE MISSING A MAP LOCATOR TO IDENTIFY THE PEST CONTROL SERVICES PROVIDED FOR THIS FOOD ESTABLISHMENT.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: SPLASHGUARD IS NEEDED AT THE 1 COMP PREP SINK.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: THE WALL/CEILING WHERE THE CHEST FREEZER IS STORED IN BASEMENT AREA MUST BE SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE OR RELOCATE TO OTHER ROOM AND SEAL OPENINGS ON SOUTH WALL OF BASEMENT.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: A BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE IS NEEDED FOR THE ICE MAKER.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Turkey Chop last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Turkey Chop on file is from Jul 18, 2024. The public record contains 17 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Turkey Chop?
Across the inspection record, “approved thawing methods used” has been cited seven times, more than any other issue at Turkey Chop.
Has Turkey Chop's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Turkey Chop have averaged around nine violations per visit, up from roughly six earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Turkey Chop means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Turkey Chop inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Turkey Chop is inspected roughly once per year on average.
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